Description
Frijoles Puercos is a bold and creamy Mexican bean dip that’s sure to impress at any gathering. This vibrant dish combines the rich flavors of pinto beans, spicy chipotle chiles, and savory turkey sausage, creating a satisfying snack or side that caters to a variety of tastes. Perfect for game days, parties, or simply indulging at home, you can serve it warm with crunchy tortilla chips or as a hearty filling in tacos and burritos. With easy preparation steps and versatile serving options, this frijoles puercos recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves flavorful comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans (2 cans)
- 1 lb chicken sausage
- 8 oz shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- ¼ cup diced pickled jalapeños
- 4 slices diced turkey bacon
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced turkey bacon until almost crisp. Add the chicken sausage and break it up with a spoon, cooking until crispy.
- In a blender or using an immersion blender, puree the cooked pinto beans with the chipotle chiles until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the sausage and stir well.
- Mix in shredded cheese and diced jalapeños. Let it simmer on low heat for about five minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips or alongside your favorite main dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg